Muritai School vs Wainuiomata Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muritai School
Eastbourne ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
340 students
Wainuiomata Intermediate
Wainuiomata ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
337 students
| Measure | Muritai School Eastbourne, Wellington | Wainuiomata Intermediate Wainuiomata, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 176 | #134 of 176 |
| National rank | #228 of 1,559 | #1082 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 340 | 337 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 375 | 502 |
| Total roll | 340 | 337 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.5% | 12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 5.3% | 45.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.5% | 24.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Eastbourne | Wainuiomata |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.muritai.school.nz | www.wis.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMuritai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 41.3).
- โขMuritai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (375 vs 502).
- โขMuritai School does better on roll size (340 vs 337).
- โขWainuiomata Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs -15.5%).
- โขMuritai School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 337.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Muritai School better than Wainuiomata Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Muritai School ranks higher (77.0 vs 41.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Muritai School and Wainuiomata Intermediate?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Wainuiomata in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Muritai School: 375. Wainuiomata Intermediate: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Muritai School and Wainuiomata Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Muritai School is 35th of 176 and Wainuiomata Intermediate is 134th of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).